Fans of the show are probably well aware that Prince made his debut during a particularly emotional time for the show’s characters. Nick told Jess he loved her and she responded by making guns with her hands.

Such an awkward moment led Prince to play relationship counselor. The fact that the show also invoked “pancakes,” a reference to a popular Dave Chapelle show skit about the legendary singer, was popular online too.

“I busted a gut with the pancakes scene. Great Chappelle Show shout out. I mentioned it to my son as soon as Prince said it. But the butterfly had me laughing so hard I couldn't breathe,” another wrote.

In “New Girl,” a monarch butterfly followed Prince around the set.

Prince’s guest appearance apparently convinced some new viewers the Fox comedy is worth tuning in for on a regular basis.

“As a Prince fan for 3 decades it was fun to see him on TV. And now I want to start watching New Girl. Good move Fox,” one new fan commented on EW.